Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and PL210 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was introduced 20 months earlier than the PL210 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS42 matches up against the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FS42 vs the PL210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and PL210.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS42 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung PL210 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.